Enhance your stay in the capital of the Netherlands by staying in a charming boutique hotel. From quirky canalside residences to award-winning architecture, these hotels will make for lasting memories and sumptuous stays in this cosmopolitan city.
Botel
NDSM Pier 3, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Want to stay somewhere truly unique? It’s hard to beat Botel, a floating hotel set on a large boat. Found in the NDSM area – renowned for its great nightlife – Botel has modern rooms and a bar with a pool table, and even a video game arcade. With quirky decor throughout, this hotel offers an unforgettable experience.
Loft Suite Letter B at the Botel Hotel
Hotel Estheréa
Singel 303 – 309, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Built on the banks of the Singel Canal, this romantic hotel is a stylish, fun choice for your accommodation. Each room is styled differently, with unique, colourful wallpaper and a range of decorative trinkets and knick-knacks that add a funky, off-beat charm. It’s a great choice for wannabe influencers, as each room is completely Instagrammable. Some also offer a canal view. In the morning, there’s both a continental breakfast buffet and hot dishes for those who like to start the day with bacon and eggs.
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Double room at Hotel Estheréa
The Hendrick’s
139 Prins Hendrikkade, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The rooms in the Hendrick’s are warmly coloured, each one different from the last, so you’ll never know what is waiting for you. Some have unique, special details – for example, a generous free-standing bathtub as a focal point, perfect for a romantic getaway. The unique decor of this boutique hotel takes advantage of the building’s dark wooden beams, mixing them with 21st-century touches for a look that perfectly combines vintage and modern.
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Double room at The Hendrick’s Hotel
Sir Adam
Overhoeksplein 7, Amsterdam, Netherlands
This unusual hotel is set in Amsterdam’s modern A’DAM tower, offering a great view of the river and the city centre. Guests can buy tickets for the A’DAM Lookout observation deck in the hotel or just relax on the terrace at its hamburger and cocktail bar, the Butcher Social Club. Unusual prints and paintings, bold decor, and vast windows characterise Sir Adam’s quirky rooms. For an extra special touch, you can take the ferry from Centraal Station to the hotel. It’s just a two-minute ride, but it’s far more fun than getting the metro!
Room with city view at Sir Adam Hotel
De Hallen
Bellamyplein 47, Amsterdam, Netherlands
From the outside, the brick building of De Hallen has an almost institutional air. Step inside, though, and you’ll find charmingly decorated modern rooms and surprisingly light, open-floor common areas. This hotel transmits a sense of calm and tranquillity, which is rare in such a large city. It is right next to the trendy Foodhallen, where travellers can enjoy a huge number of different types of cuisine, from Mexican tacos to traditional Dutch bitterballen.
Double room at the De Hallen hotel
The Dylan Amsterdam
Keizergracht 384, Amsterdam, Netherlands
This small but luxurious hotel offers a warm, personal welcome to its guests. The decor of the rooms blends the old, rustic style of the building with ultra-modern comforts. No two rooms are alike. Front rooms overlook the canal, while others open out over the hotel’s courtyard. In good weather, meals and drinks are served in the courtyard – an oasis of calmness right in the heart of Amsterdam.
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Superior Suite Garden View at The Dylan Amsterdam hotel
Sir Albert
Albert Cuypstraat 2 – 6, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Much of Sir Albert’s charm comes from its unique, magnificent setting. In an old diamond factory, its interior and rooms have been designed by the award-winning architects at BK Architecture. Each room is different, but they are all united by their luxury bedding and stylish decor, which tends to be simpler and more minimalist than in other boutique hotels. It also has a bar with a private terrace and a restaurant serving delicious, Japanese-inspired cuisine.
Sir Suite at the Sir Albert Hotel
Canal House
Keizersgracht 148, Amsterdam, Netherlands
This chic hotel is in the perfect location for those who want to do some luxury shopping while they’re in Amsterdam. Even if that’s not high on your list of things to do, it’s a great place to stay, thanks to its rich, unusual decor. Set in a traditional Amsterdam row house building, Canal House is charmingly decorated with a mixture of old paintings, new prints, and rich colours. The rooms blend dark wood with luxury bedding, and striking decorative touches can be seen everywhere you go.
Double room at the Canal House Amsterdam hotel
Hotel ‘t
Leliegracht 18, Amsterdam, Netherlands
This unique, charming hotel is built in a 17th-century canal house. Its rooms are inspired by Dutch history – don’t be surprised to see tiled murals of windmills on the walls – but with a unique, modern flair. Each is decorated in a different colour scheme. Some suites have a ladder leading up to a mezzanine, while others feature unique decor that stretches across the ceiling as well as the walls. Besides offering a free breakfast each morning, the hotel has a charming cafe that’s open for savoury dishes and sweet treats at lunchtime.
Amstel Family Room at Hotel ‘t
Jan Luyken Hotel Amsterdam
Jan Luykenstraat 58, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jan Luyken is another hotel built in an interesting old building, set in a 19th-century manor in Amsterdam’s museum district. The rooms are known for their great views of the surrounding area, with large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the streets. As well as its modern decor, the Jan Luyken places a strong emphasis on customer service, with a team that offers a warm welcome and does its best to make travellers feel right at home throughout their stay. This hotel also boasts a wellness centre, complete with a steam room, jacuzzi tub, and solarium.
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Double room at Jan Luyken Hotel Amsterdam
